Metalworking - Articles

4 Hidden Dangers Threatening Sheet Metal Workers Daily

Emily Newton

December 30, 2024

Sheet metal workers face many well-known occupational threats, but some are less obvious or often overlooked.

Safety Protocols for Managing High-Temperature Operations in Metalworking

Ellie Gabel

December 26, 2024

Workers are subject to significant risks due to constant intense heat during the metalworking processes, and safety protocols must be established to improve their safety and productivity.

Keep your welding environment safe from harmful dust

Jon Ladwig

June 30, 2021

Most welding and cutting operations generate dangerous fumes and particulates. Here are several important factors you should know to better manage metal processing fumes to maintain a safe metalworking environment.

Types of welding processes have distinct differences

Wide world of hot work

Megan R. Nichols

April 1, 2020

The act of joining together two different pieces of metal is nothing new. Over the past few centuries, however, new industrial techniques have yielded a variety of different types of welding that can create stronger bonds and expand the kinds of material that can be joined together.

Metal fabrication shop safety tips

Megan R. Nichols

May 15, 2019

Metal fabrication is an integral part of many different industries, and it can be one of the most dangerous due to the tools and techniques necessary to complete each task. Metal shop injuries are often extreme and can be even fatal in some situations.

MSC wins supplier diversity award from the United States Postal Service

September 5, 2014

Each year, the Postal Service recognizes a select number of suppliers for superior supply chain performance that reduces costs, maintains high levels of service and provides innovative and sustainable solutions.

Acklands-Grainger announces agreement to acquire WFS Enterprises Inc.

September 5, 2014

The acquisition is expected to be accretive in the first calendar year of operations.

Metalworking Chemical Safety

December 6, 2013

This “Metalworking Chemical Safety” infographic provides even more information on handling chemicals like a pro.

MSC supports students in engineering competition

Sponsorship helps promote careers in engineering & manufacturing

May 15, 2013

In support of Davidson and Mooresville, North Carolina, area high school students, MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), recently sponsored Pine Lake Preparatory’s FIRST® Team SPORK in the 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition.

Free webinar to explain EPA NESHAP Rule 6X

February 16th event to focus on hazardous air pollutant compliance

January 10, 2012

Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC), a leading worldwide producer of industrial dust and fume collectors, will host a free educational webinar titled: "The New EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Rule 6X: Are You Compliant?"